Jim has served Calvin Church since 2003. He is a graduate of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He has served churches in Ohio, Florida, South Carolina and Pennsylvania. In addition to being the pastor, Jim uses his undergraduate degree in music as a bagpiper and clarinetist. He and his wife, Doreen, have two adult children.
PARISH VISITOR: VIRGINIA BREST (GINNY)
Ginny is a long term member of Calvin Church. She has had a career as an RN and now serves as Calvin’s Parish Visitor. She and her husband, Jack, have four adult children and are the proud grandparents of several grandchildren.
MUSIC DIRECTOR/ORGANIST: JOHN VANGORDER
John has been the Music Director at Calvin since 2004. He is a graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory and Duquesne University. In addition to being the music director/organist, John is also a composer. He and his wife, Elaine, are the parents of two adult children and the proud grandparents of two grandsons.
SECRETARY: SHERI SMITH
The most recent addition to Calvin’s staff is our new Church Secretary, Sheri Smith. Originally from the South Hills of Pittsburgh, she and her husband, Keith, relocated to Ellwood City eight years ago. Sheri worked in the banking and ATM/debit card processing industry for over 20 years. Sheri and Keith are blessed with a seven-year old son. She enjoys volunteering for the school’s PTO, camping, gardening and family activities.
Kathy serves as Calvin's nursery attendant. She is at Calvin every Sunday to provide care for those who are still a bit too young to attend the worship service. Kathy is a proud parent and grandparent and has plenty of experience in caring for children.
Calvin Presbyterian Church
615 Crescent Avenue Ellwood City, PA 16117
724-758-4258
